MUSICIANS that died in
2023
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2023. The pantheon dataset contains 608 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Jeff Beck, Roger Whittaker, Carla Bley, Burt Bacharach, and Sixto Rodriguez. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (3), Detroit (1), and London (1).
2023 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2023 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Jeff Beck, Roger Whittaker, and Carla Bley to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2023, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2023 based on cultural impact.
Jeff Beck
British Musician
Jun 24, 1944 - Jan 10, 2023
Age 79
HPI: 78.54
Roger Whittaker
Kenyan Musician
Mar 22, 1936 - Sep 13, 2023
Age 87
HPI: 67.43
Carla Bley
American Musician
May 11, 1936 - Oct 17, 2023
Age 87
HPI: 66.50
Burt Bacharach
American Musician
May 12, 1928 - Feb 8, 2023
Age 95
HPI: 65.34
Sixto Rodriguez
American Musician
Jul 10, 1942 - Aug 8, 2023
Age 81
HPI: 65.03
Robbie Robertson
Canadian Musician
Jul 5, 1943 - Aug 9, 2023
Age 80
HPI: 64.01
David Crosby
American Musician
Aug 14, 1941 - Jan 18, 2023
Age 82
HPI: 63.78
Denny Laine
British Musician
Oct 29, 1944 - Dec 5, 2023
Age 79
HPI: 63.56
Wayne Shorter
American Musician
Aug 25, 1933 - Mar 2, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 63.53
Rita Lee
Brazilian Musician
Dec 31, 1947 - May 8, 2023
Age 76
HPI: 61.88
Colin Burgess
Australian Musician
Nov 16, 1946 - Dec 16, 2023
Age 77
HPI: 61.84
Ahmad Jamal
American Musician
Jul 2, 1930 - Apr 16, 2023
Age 93
HPI: 60.88
Ingrid Haebler
Austrian Musician
Jun 20, 1926 - May 14, 2023
Age 97
HPI: 60.83
Paul de Senneville
French Musician
Jul 30, 1933 - Jun 23, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 59.98
Menahem Pressler
German Musician
Dec 16, 1923 - May 6, 2023
Age 100
HPI: 59.79
Duško Gojković
Bosnian, Herzegovinian Musician
Oct 14, 1931 - Apr 5, 2023
Age 92
HPI: 58.78
Deaths by Month in 2023
January 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Jeff Beck (HPI: 78.54), and David Crosby (HPI: 63.78).
February 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Burt Bacharach (HPI: 65.34).
March 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Wayne Shorter (HPI: 63.53), Gary Rossington (HPI: 54.74), and Jim Gordon (HPI: 53.04).
April 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Ahmad Jamal (HPI: 60.88), and Duško Gojković (HPI: 58.78).
May 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Rita Lee (HPI: 61.88), Ingrid Haebler (HPI: 60.83), and Menahem Pressler (HPI: 59.79).
June 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Paul de Senneville (HPI: 59.98), Peter Brötzmann (HPI: 57.79), and George Winston (HPI: 54.61).
July 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Jenő Jandó (HPI: 56.19), and Coco Lee (HPI: 55.03).
August 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Sixto Rodriguez (HPI: 65.03), Robbie Robertson (HPI: 64.01), and Bernie Marsden (HPI: 57.96).
September 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Roger Whittaker (HPI: 67.43), Jimmy Buffett (HPI: 58.27), and Gary Wright (HPI: 54.67).
October 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Carla Bley (HPI: 66.50), and Heath (HPI: 53.18).
December 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Denny Laine (HPI: 63.56), and Colin Burgess (HPI: 61.84).
